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## 💾 Installation of VMware Workstation Pro
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1. Download VMware Workstation Pro from the [official website](https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-pro/workstation-pro-evaluation.html). The version we are using is 17.5.1. For systems with Apple chips, you should install [VMware Fusion](https://www.vmware.com/go/getfusion).
2. Install VMware Workstation
- **[On Linux](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/17/com.vmware.ws.using.doc/GUID-1F5B1F14-A586-4A56-83FA-2E7D8333D5CA.html):** Run the following command in your terminal, where `xxxx-xxxxxxx` represents the version number and internal version number
```
sudo sh VMware-Workstation-xxxx-xxxxxxx.architecture.bundle --console
```
- **[On Windows](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/17/com.vmware.ws.using.doc/GUID-F5A7B3CB-9141-458B-A256-E0C3EA805AAA.html):** Ensure that you're logged in as either the Administrator user or as a user who belongs to the local Administrators group. If you're logging in to a domain, make sure your domain account has local administrator privileges. Proceed by double-clicking the `VMware-workstation-xxxx-xxxxxxx.exe` file. Be aware that you might need to reboot your host system to finalize the installation."
- **[For systems with Apple chips](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Fusion/13/com.vmware.fusion.using.doc/GUID-ACC3A019-93D3-442C-A34E-F7755DF6733B.html):** Double-click the `VMware-Fusion-xxxx-xxxxxxx.dmg` file to open it. In the Finder window that appears, double-click the 'Install Fusion' icon. When prompted, enter your administrator username and password.
> **Note:** You need to fill the activation key during the installation process when prompted.
3. Verify the successful installation by running the following:
```
vmrun -T ws list
```
If the installation along with the environment variable set is successful, you will see the message showing the current running virtual machines.